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Bengal Waterways Act, 1934 (No. 12 of 1934).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
West Bengal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1934 (1950)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the maintenance and improvement of waterways in Bengal.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Water supply Waterworks Authorization/permit Navigation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides the State Government the power to establish the West Bengal Waterways Board and details out the composition, membership process, finance, powers and functions of the Board. The Act also details out the taxation of navigable channels in the State.

Full text
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